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Rory McIlroy

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4 May 1989

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Scottie Scheffler, here practicing at the Open Championship, produced a links golf masterclass on the Antrim coast last year with a processional four-stroke victory at Portrush. Photo: Reuters

PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy stand out in star-studded field for Open Championship

American world No 1 aims to end a tournament trend and become the first player ⁠to defend the title since Padraig Harrington 18 years ago.

15 Jul 2026 - 3:55PM

David Beckham

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

15 May 2026 - 10:00PM

PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy cuts practice round short with blister on right toe ahead of PGA Championship

13 May 2026 - 3:00PM

American cinema

Review | The Devil Wears Prada 2: iconic fashion comedy gets a slick but muted update

The Devil Wears Prada 2 tackles journalism’s digital shift and changes within the fashion industry since the first film came out in 2006.

30 Apr 2026 - 12:00AMvideocam

Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in a still from The Devil Wears Prada 2 (category IIA), directed by David Frankel. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt co-star. Photo: Macall Polay/20th Century Studios

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex’s central role at golf’s star-studded Masters at Augusta

Golf’s biggest names battled the Augusta course, including winner Rory McIlroy and Rolex Testimonees Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa.

15 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

The Masters

Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories

Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.

13 Apr 2026 - 7:47AM

The Masters

China’s Li Haotong survives tummy bug to enter Masters’ finale 4 shots off lead

World No 84 missed cut in the four PGA Tour events before the major, but could provide biggest shock since Danny Willett won 10 years ago.

12 Apr 2026 - 3:55PM

Li Haotong was thinking of pulling out on the second day after throwing up at the practice range, but started playing better after walking on the course. Photo: Xinhua

The Masters

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

11 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM

The Masters

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta.

10 Apr 2026 - 10:11AM

The Masters

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

8 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy walks down the sixth-hole fairway during a practice round on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

The Masters

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

5 Apr 2026 - 1:54PM

Rory McIlroy hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back green jackets. Photo: AP

LIV Golf

Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, money earned can go towards European Tour fines

The first European Tour title for the American moves him back into the top 30 in the world, revealed he is negotiating a new contract for LIV.

26 Jan 2026 - 1:15PM

Year in Review

Year in golf: McIlroy joins elite club, Europe win Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed another stellar year and the civil war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour rumbles on.

25 Dec 2025 - 2:33PM

Asian Tour

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

2 Nov 2025 - 9:32PM

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin walks up to the 18th green on the final day of the Link Hong Kong Open. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong sports

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games

From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.

17 Oct 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

The National Games Coordination Office holds a pledging ceremony for the 15th National Games’ Hong Kong volunteers at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai on September 14. Photo: Sam Tsang

Asian Tour

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

Kelvin Si targeting glory on home soil in October tournament after being motivated by Northern Irish Open fervour for world No 2.

20 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM

LIV Golf

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

PGA Tour

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

19 Feb 2024 - 10:42AM

Hideki Matsuyama speaks to the media after winning the Genesis Invitational. Photo: AFP

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

13 Jan 2024 - 11:37AM

Saudi Pro League

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

27 Dec 2023 - 1:30PM

Cristiano Ronaldo listens to a question during a press conference for his official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr football club in in Riyadh on January 3, 2023. Photo: AP

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

12 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Greg Norman, Tiger Woods and Fred Couples are among golf’s richest players. Photos: Reuters, @tigerwoods/Instagram, AFP

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

13 Nov 2023 - 8:00PM

Aramco Team Series

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

8 Oct 2023 - 8:07PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

Spanish golfer Sergio García with the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light in the backdrop. Photo: Handout

The Open Championship

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

24 Jul 2023 - 4:51PM

The Open Championship

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

22 Jul 2023 - 9:06AM

The Open Championship

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

21 Jul 2023 - 10:12AM

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Rory McIlroy

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy stand out in star-studded field for Open Championship

American world No 1 aims to end a tournament trend and become the first player ⁠to defend the title since Padraig Harrington 18 years ago.

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Rory McIlroy cuts practice round short with blister on right toe ahead of PGA Championship

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Review | The Devil Wears Prada 2: iconic fashion comedy gets a slick but muted update

The Devil Wears Prada 2 tackles journalism’s digital shift and changes within the fashion industry since the first film came out in 2006.

Style Edit: Rolex’s central role at golf’s star-studded Masters at Augusta

Golf’s biggest names battled the Augusta course, including winner Rory McIlroy and Rolex Testimonees Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa.

Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories

Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.

China’s Li Haotong survives tummy bug to enter Masters’ finale 4 shots off lead

World No 84 missed cut in the four PGA Tour events before the major, but could provide biggest shock since Danny Willett won 10 years ago.

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta.

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, money earned can go towards European Tour fines

The first European Tour title for the American moves him back into the top 30 in the world, revealed he is negotiating a new contract for LIV.

Year in golf: McIlroy joins elite club, Europe win Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed another stellar year and the civil war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour rumbles on.

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games

From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

Kelvin Si targeting glory on home soil in October tournament after being motivated by Northern Irish Open fervour for world No 2.

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

Review | The Devil Wears Prada 2: iconic fashion comedy gets a slick but muted update

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games